Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
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The worldwide popularity alone gives this plant its power. Commonly known as ginger, this plant is used globally for medicinal and culinary purposes. The usage of ginger has been documented as far back as the 4th century for health improvements in ancient Sanskrit, Chinese, Greek, Roman, and Arabic texts.
Ginger is commonly found in the form of a spice, fresh root, dried root, tablets, capsules, liquid extracts, and teas. This relative of cardamom and turmeric is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly used in many Asian dishes. Ginger helps with nausea, increasing digestive motility, stomach aches, and diarrhea. It may help to prevent colon cancer and reduce cholesterol.
Erected by Mόtter Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.
Location. 39° 57.187′ N, 75° 10.606′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. It is on South 22nd Street north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (here, next to this marker); Medical Aloe (a few steps from this marker); Okra (a few steps from this marker); Plant As Medicine (a few steps from this marker); Philadelphia Horticulture and the College (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (a few steps from this marker); The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden
Other markers no longer nearby. Ginger (has been replaced with this marker); Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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1. About this marker
This marker has been given its own profile despite having the same inscription as the marker it replaced; the materials for the marker are different. Per FAQ 29:
... a significant stylistic change to the shape, embellishment, or material used is not a mere cosmetic change. In this case the new marker gets its own page.
— Submitted March 30, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
